Perth Proud Blog

Reported by Grace Noonan. Grace is a senior at St. John's Catholic High School in Perth, and is completing her co-op with Perth Tourism. Watch this blog for more information about her and her work with the Town coming soon!
It’s hard to believe. May is right around the corner and that could only mean one thing: prom season is about to kickoff! As a grade 12 student myself, I am looking forward to a day of glam, photos, good food and dancing, to celebrate all that...

The holiday season is often a time that we think of giving to others, not just our families and friends, but to others in need. Thanks to the generosity of the community and the hard work of volunteers, Perth’s service clubs have been raising funds for worthy causes for decades, improving the quality of life in our little town and beyond.
But service clubs have been struggling in recent years to attract new members, as demographics are changing and values are shifting...

Tis’ the season in Perth, and as the flurries begin to fly, Perth’s charming downtown transforms into a scene from a snow globe, with twinkling lights, smiling faces and the sound of carolers. There’s so much happening in Perth this holiday season, from markets to carolling, concerts and the Holiday Train. So mark your calendar and come on out for some heartwarming, family-friendly fun.
Here are some highlights for the upcoming holiday season ( click...

 
There’s been a lot of shuffling around this year in downtown Perth, with many new businesses opening their doors and many long time businesses moving locations. Some of these shifts have had a considerable impact on the look and feel of Perth’s downtown, with new spaces being improved and freshly occupied. The front of the Perkins building for example, which sat mostly empty for years, is now filled with colour since Spring Children and the Plaid Cow moved...

This September until Remembrance Day, Perth’s streets will be decorated with hundreds of banners featuring veterans from our community. The banners are created through the Honour Our Veterans Banner Program; an initiative started in 2019 by Legion member Sue Doran. 
What started out as 50 banners has blossomed into over 300 banners, with families coming forward every year to honour their loved ones and have their banners hung on a lamp post somewhere in Perth. 
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